Hard Knox Pizza Dogwood Classic 5K Run/Walk

📅 Date, Time, and Place

• Date: Saturday, April 26, 2025
• Time: 8:00 am
• Location: Cherokee Boulevard (west parking lot - 2250 Cherokee Boulevard)
• Kids Mile Start: 7:30 am

🏃‍♂️ Course Description and Highlights

• Certification: USATF Certified
• Type: Loop course
• Start/Finish: Starts and ends at the west parking lot

🎟️ Packet Pick Up

• Early Pickup: Wednesday, April 23, from 5 pm to 7 pm at Runner’s Market in Bearden
• Race Day: 6:15 am to 7:45 am

💸 Registration & Entry Fee

• Early Bird Pricing: Feb 1-29 $25
• Registration: March 1 - April 8, $30
• Late Registration: April 9 - April 26, $35
• Race Day: $40: Ages 17 and under $25 until April 15

👕 T-shirts

• Type: Unisex sized t-shirts for registrants
• Distribution: Pre-registered runners receive them at early packet pick or race day
• Shirt Policy: No re-orders, while supplies last
• Eco Option: Select "No Tee, Plant a Tree" option during registration

🏆 Awards

• Categories: Top 3 Overall, age groups, and specialty categories
• Masters Awards: Fastest person age 40 and above
• Grandmasters: Fastest person age 50 and above
• Senior Grandmasters: Fastest person age 60 and above

🏅 Grand Prix Points Team Competition

• Inclusion: The Dogwood Classic is on the 2025 Team Competition schedule
• Points: Awarded winners in various categories and age groups
• Eligibility: Must be a member of KTC and volunteer for 3 KTC races

🍕 Post Race Refreshments

• Refreshments: Assorted refreshments provided post race
• After Party: Join us at Hard Knox Pizza in Bearden

🚫 Race Etiquette

• Restrictions: No roller blades, strollers, bicycles, or dogs allowed
• Time Limit: 5K course closes in 1 hour and 15 minutes
• Headphones: KTC discourages use at events

📞 Information or Special Assistance

• Contact: Race Director, Karla Gander at ktcdogwoodclassic@gmail.com
• Events Manager: Jessica at Jessica@ktc.org

📄 KTC Safety Policy

• Approval: The Knoxville Track Club Board of Directors has approved an Event Safety Policy
• Policy Link: Viewable here: Weather Policy

🔗 More Information

• Race Page: For more details, visit the official race page.